At the party, big fake pearl strands and feather boas were given out as favors, and I added those to my outfit. When we left the dinner, planning to catch a cab, a big stretch limo pulled up. Sometimes you have to get in the big stretch limo, you know? It’s a pleasant ride AND a good photo op.

Here’s a full-length outfit photo taken post-limo.

What Wendy WoreDress: Vintage, from Decades (purchased in 2007, also seen in 2011)Shoes: Plein Sud (pre-2003, seen here in 2010)Clutch: Whiting & DavisHair: Julie MatosMakeup: Tennille NeilsenBoa and “pearls”: Party favorsOther jewelry: My own designs

It’s hard to see my curly, faux-bobbed hair against those dark backgrounds, so here is another shot of it.

I’ve been meaning to get myself some long strands of flagrantly fake pearls like ones I wore in the ’80s with one of my dad’s old white shirts and my ankle-zip Guess jeans. I had a feeling they’d look good with the black cocktail dress I last wore in 1989.

The dress in 1989.

I rediscovered the dress in my parents’ house this May and managed to squeeze into it.

Holding my breath in May 2013. Click for original post.

Jean from Ghost Tailor let the dress out at the top so it fits perfectly. All it needed was the right ’80s-worthy accessories. I already had the boots I wanted to wear with it and I figured the party-favor pearls would finish it off nicely, so I did a quick change when I got home to see how it all looked.

Hookerific! I love it. If the Fresh Air Fund has an ’80s-themed party next year, I’m good to go.

The Fresh Air Fund — founded in 1877 — is an inspiring organization that sends city kids to free summer camps and out-of-town host families so they can experience the outdoors. It’s a life-changing opportunity for both the children and families who participate. Find out about donating and hosting here.

What a fun post! The Fresh Air Fund is fantastic, I escort kids to the Berkshires and we are looking for more host families in Great Barrington, MA. So if you know of anyone there who would like to host a few kids this summer, please tell them to sign up directly or they can contact me. Happy Hanukah and Thanksgiving to you and MR. B and the rest of the gang!! xoxo

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Award-winning designer of fine jewelry inspired by women's history and pop culture. A former journalist who writes about jewelry, fashion, medieval history, news, feminism, dogs, cats and whatever else is on her mind. Blogging since 2007.